Middle College Acceptance

(James at Christmas 2008, the most recent picture I had)

At the beginning of this school year a new type of High School was introduced, the Middle College. They pulled students from all over the district and put them on the local college campus. The students take high school classes at a building on the college campus, but they also take college courses (which are paid for with scholarships and grants, we don't even have to buy the books!!!). Bryan was accepted into this program last year and absolutely loves it. He's taking the classes he needs as a junior in High School, but is also taking Anatomy (lecture and lab) through the college. He has to work his fanny off, but he thinks it's totally worth it. There are less than 200 students and if there are any problems the student will immediately be sent back to his High School of origin. I'm guessing the teachers are exstatic not having to deal with discipline problems. Anyway, James applied for this next school year, and has received his letter of acceptance to the Middle College. He is excited to be leaving the traditional High School and experiencing the freedom this school affords. We're hoping he realizes it will be hard work, but if he wants to do well we know that won't be a problem.

There are several things I like about this program: The low student teacher ration, no discipline problems, Every semester each student is expected to do 18 hours of service in the community (Bryan has been working with the Red Cross, that will look great on a college application), they are introduced to a College environment with lots of supervision and help, the students are expected to do well on their college entrance exams, and the school offers prep classes.